Houston Symphony Glad Tidings

various (Composer), Michael Krajewski (Conductor), Houston Symphony (Orchestra), Houston Symphony Chorus, Houston Children's Chorus Former President George H. W. Bush (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Houston Symphony Chorus, Houston Children's Chorus Former President George H. W. Bush
• Orchestra: Houston Symphony
• Conductor: Michael Krajewski
• Composer: various
• Audio CD (October 29, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Houston Symphony Media Productions
• ASIN: B0006FMJVC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #420,024 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. JAMES A. BECKEL A Christmas Fanfare

2. RANDOL ALAN BASS Glad Tidings: The Journey to Bethlehem

3. RANDOL ALAN BASS Glad Tidings: The Birth of Jesus

4. RANDOL ALAN BASS Glad Tidings: The Shepherds

5. RANDOL ALAN BASS Glad Tidings: The Wise Men

6. RANDOL ALAN BASS Glad Tidings: The Nativity

7. RANDOL ALAN BASS Glad Tidings: One Solitary Life, Ephiphany

8. RANDOL ALAN BASS Glad Tidings: Peace and Good Will

9. JOHN WILLIAMS Somewhere In My Memory from Home Alone

10. VICTOR HERBERT March of the Toys from Babes in Toyland

11. LEON JESSEL/Arr. ROBERT NELSON/ Lyrics ROGER RABY It's Christmastime

12. RANDOL ALAN BASS A Feast of Carols

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

Conductor Michael Krajewski had this to say about working with former President George H.W. Bush on the central work of this recording, Glad Tidings: "...as soon as former President Bush started reading, I could tell that he understood how to deliver this narration. The idea of the piece is to have a very simple, direct, sincere approach to telling the Christmas story both in the words and the music and that’s the kind of guy he is – sincere and direct."

About the Artist

THE HONORABLE GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Forty-first President of the United States George H. W. Bush was elected President of the United States on November 8, 1988, sworn in on January 20, 1989, and served until January 20, 1993. Since leaving office, President Bush has helped raise millions of dollars for a variety of charitable organizations. He served on the Board of Visitors of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, including a two-year term as Chairman and is honorary chairman of the Points of Light Foundation. President and Mrs. Bush have five children and 14 grandchildren. They have been married 59 years and reside in Houston, Texas and Kennebunkport, Maine.

MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI, Houston Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski began his role as principal pops conductor of the Houston Symphony in the 2000-2001 season. Known for his delightfully wry sense of humor and imaginative programming, he also serves as principal pops conductor of the New Mexico, Long Beach and Jacksonville Symphonies. A popular guest conductor nationwide, Krajewski has appeared with orchestras ranging from the Boston Pops Orchestra to the San Francisco and Atlanta Symphony Orchestras. He has collaborated with such renowned artists as Doc Severinsen, Roberta Flack, Art Garfunkel, The Canadian Brass, Linda Eder and The Kingston Trio. He twice received awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for adventuresome programming of contemporary music.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY Founded in 1913, the Houston Symphony is one of America's oldest performing arts organizations, with a rich history of musical excellence. Hans Graf became the orchestra’s 15th music director in September 2001. Each year the Houston Symphony performs approximately 170 concerts for more than 350,000 people and sponsors more than 500 separate educational and community service events during the main season. The Houston Symphony currently records for Koch International Classics and its own Houston Symphony Media Productions label.

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CHORUS The Houston Symphony Chorus, the official choral unit of the Houston Symphony, is led by Dr. Charles Hausmann. It is a chorus of volunteer singer/musicians committed to rehearsing and performing the choral-orchestral repertory at the highest level of choral artistry. In addition to its annual schedule of concerts in Jones Hall with the Houston Symphony, the Chorus has toured Europe twice and performs regularly in Mexico with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Mineria in Mexico City.

HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS The Houston Children’s Chorus has been charming audiences worldwide for 15 years. Comprised of 275 children, ages 9 through 14, this delightful group performs more than 75 concerts a year for more than 750,000 people. They are regularly featured in civic and cultural events throughout Houston and Texas and have been featured with the Houston Symphony in the annual Christmas Pops concerts at Jones Hall. During the 2004 season, the Chorus was featured in the Lord of the Rings concerts with the Houston Symphony and with Josh Groban during the opening ceremonies of the SuperBowl.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Holiday Experience, November 11, 2004

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This review is from: Houston Symphony Glad Tidings (Audio CD)

The Houston Symphony's follow-up CD to last year's excellent "Winter Festival" is the unique "Glad Tidings". Unlike traditional holiday CD's, this one includes a stirring narration of the traditional story of Christmas by former President and Houston native George H.W. Bush. Being a Texan, it's impressive to see the former president support the local symphony and participate in the creation of this full length CD. The symphony does an excellent job, the production values are strong and President Bush provides an inspiring rendition of the story of Christmas. It's a great gift for family, friends...or yourself.